Montrose Environmental Group

Principal Grant Specialist – Brownfields & Community Revitalization

Montrose Environmental Group

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $80 - $90 per hour

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and support state and federal brownfield programs, including work with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Brownfield Program and the Tennessee Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to public and private sector clients on brownfield redevelopment, grant strategy, and community revitalization initiatives.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, supporting proposal strategy, go/no-go decisions, and development of competitive proposals for brownfield and redevelopment projects.
  • Provide project oversight and grant administration leadership for multiple brownfield and redevelopment projects across the U.S., especially with BRAG program in Tennessee, ensuring successful delivery aligned with client goals and firm standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support site redevelopment strategies, funding opportunities, and economic development outcomes for underutilized or contaminated properties.
  • Support state and federal grant applications, including EPA Brownfields grants and programs such as Tennessee BRAG, and oversee awarded grant implementation and reporting.
  • Maintain strong client relationships with municipalities, economic development organizations, and regulatory agencies, supporting long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to technical staff while ensuring project scope, schedules, and budgets are effectively managed.
  • Stay current on industry trends, funding opportunities, and regulatory developments impacting brownfield redevelopment and community revitalization.
  • Adhere to all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and professional standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, urban planning/design, or another science from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience planning, executing, and/or overseeing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), remediation, and/or reuse planning activities.
  • Experience working with state brownfield programs and redevelopment funding mechanisms , including familiarity with the Tennessee Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program and TDEC regulatory processes preferred.
  • Experience supporting economic development initiatives , community redevelopment planning, and public-sector partnerships related to brownfield redevelopment.
  • Familiarity with EPA Brownfields grant programs , state grant programs, and redevelopment financing strategies is strongly preferred.
  • Experience organizing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating group efforts.
  • Exhibit discretion and good judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS, etc.).
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to clients and colleagues.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package: with an hourly rate ranging from $80-$90 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
  • Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
  • Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career in Brownfields & Community Revitalization.
  • Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges.
  • An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues.
  • Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.
  • A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation.
  • Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Phase I Environmental Site AssessmentsPhase II Environmental Site Assessmentsremediationreuse planninggrant administrationproposal strategyeconomic developmentcommunity redevelopment planningregulatory compliancedata analysis
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillsattention to detaildiscretiongood judgmentmultitaskingindependent workteam collaborationclient relationship managementstrategic advising